Oil pick up tube

[Dutch]

Before I go breaking something, can someone tell me how the oil pick up tube is connected to the engine block on a 230? Is it pressed in or does it screw in?

Mine is pretty stubborn and I don't want to break it. My machinist tell me its got to come out to get the boring done.


Jeff

[Cheyenne Dave]

It is threaded in.

CD

[Dutch]

Thanks

[Dutch]

I kind of thought it was threaded but wanted to make sure. It took some doing and a little heat to make it break loose but its out now. It was a stubborn little thing.
Thanks again CD for confirming that it was threaded.

I need to start a thread soon on my progress to date and post some pics. Just been too busy lately.


Jeff

[Cheyenne Dave]

Most welcome. While you have the pickup tube out, if you already have not done so, separate the screen housing from the tube and clean it thoroughly.
Use a new cotter key when you re-install.

cd

[Dutch]

Yes, I planned on it.
I was amazed how much gunk had accumulated in this engine, not just in the oil pan but the water passages too. I flushed out so much junk, it was unreal. I think that the only reason it didn't overheat and freeze up was the fact it was so sloppy in wear. Well, that's all getting corrected now.